starting secondary school

3 Things Every Year 7 Needs

Starting secondary school can be a very daunting time. Even the most confident kids worry: will I make friends? Will I like the teachers? How will I get to school on my own?

There’s so much conflicting advice out there that it can be hard to know exactly what your child will need. So here are my 3 top things that every new Year 7 needs.

1. A smartphone

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Expert shares tips on supporting Children through transition to secondary school

March 1st marked National Offer Day, when many children in England and Wales will find out which secondary schools they will go to.

School transitions can be incredibly challenging. Children in schools continually experience transitions – between different schools, classes, and year groups. A key part of an educator’s role is to make sure these periods of change run as smoothly as possible...

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